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Applying live bacteria to skin improves eczema

  • Written by Ian Myles, Assistant Clinical Investigator, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Eczema, which is common in babies, is itchy and painful.silentalex88/Shutterstock.com

With two decades of medical education, training, and research under my belt, I have finally reached the stage in my career when I can proudly state that I intentionally spray people in the face with live bacteria.

Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema,...

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